Metoprolol Succinate (Cont.)

Metoprolol Succinate: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking metoprolol succinate if you have:
 
Also let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
  • Are pregnant or trying to become pregnant (see Toprol-XL and Pregnancy)
  • Are breastfeeding
  • Will be undergoing surgery or anesthesia.
     
You should also tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you may be currently taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, antacids, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Precautions and Warnings With Metoprolol Succinate for more information on this topic, including information on who should not take metoprolol succinate.)
 

Overdose With Metoprolol Succinate

People who take too much metoprolol succinate may have overdose symptoms that could include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Extremely low blood pressure
  • A severe decrease in heart rate (bradycardia)
  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Loss of life.
     
If you happen to overdose on metoprolol succinate, seek medical attention immediately.
 
(Click Toprol Overdose for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;